Estimation of the optimum length of endotracheal tube insertion in adults

Conclusion The traditional method of determining the insertion length of the endotracheal tube, 21cm for women and 23cm for men, shows a high incidence of endobronchial intubations in the analyzed population. The optimal insertion depth of the endotracheal tube can be reliably estimated through the use of prediction equations based on patient height, as proposed in this study.
Source: Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research